Re: audio recording on Linux

[Mike Connor <mikec@silug.org>]

Thanks-- those programs look nice-- I'll look into HoonTech if the
SBLive! doesn't cut it.

On Wed, 2004-02-11 at 11:40, Tesla Coil wrote:
> On 10 Feb 2004, Mike Connor wrote:
> > Is anyone already doing such things as using a Linux box
> > for putting LP's to CD?
> 
> I've done it a few times.
> 
> > -- If so, what sound card do you like?
> 
> I've been using a Hoontech SoundTrack 4DWAVE-NX for the past 
> four years.  Was told Hoontech has superior signal-to-noise
> ratio over Creative, though I haven't really had oppotunity
> to compare them side-by-side.  Now that I recall, I think I
> mail ordered it from a small outfit operating a vinyl-to-CD
> conversion service.  The only drawback I've encountered is
> that ALSA doesn't support its MIDI synth.  There's timidity 
> for that.  The external MIDI is supported.  I don't know 
> about the S/PDIF.
> 
> > -- What software do you like for capture & splitting into tracks?
> 
> GramoFile does it all, but I've only used it for its filters.
> I prefer a soundfile editor like audacity to visually monitor
> the incoming audio level.  Splitting tracks implies recording
> the whole LP side at once, which I don't do.  Most important 
> point upon which to concentrate is the initial recording, and
> there's enough transient events with vinyl to often redeem a
> second take.  Doing a track or two at a time offers more focus.
> 
> 
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